Primary mediastinal germinomas in females: A case report and review of the literature
- 1 July 1985
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Surgical Oncology
- Vol. 29 (3) , 176-180
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jso.2930290309
Abstract
Primary mediastinal germinomas in females are rare. Long‐term survival ranges from 50 to 81%, depending on the initial extent of disease. Initial spread occurs intrathoracically and to regional nodes with late hematogenous dissemination. The roles of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are discussed.Keywords
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